CPSC Announces Recall of Real Flame Pourable Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazards

After the initial September recall announcement of pourable fuel gels produced by nine manufacturers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released updated details on the recalls by Real Flame and other pourable gel fuel manufacturers. Real Flame of Wisconsin is voluntarily recalling approximately 100,000 bottles of Pourable Gel Fuel due to flash fire and burn
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National Down Syndrome Society’s Annual Buddy Walk Set for October

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is an organization committed to advocating for the acceptance, inclusion and value of people with Down Syndrome. As October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the NDSS, and supporting organization Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS), will be holding their annual “Buddy Walk” fundraiser on October 2, 2011. Families and celebrities alike
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Plans Launched for Largest Research Study on Breast Cancer in African-American Women

According to an article on boston.com, the largest study to-date on breast cancer in African-American women will be conducted by a team of researchers at the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University. The University has received almost $20 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to evaluate why African-American women are reported to have higher rates
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National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention Welcomed New Jersey Participants

The 39th Annual National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) Convention was held August 5-7, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Thousands of individuals from throughout the United States attended the convention to learn more about the latest information and research on Down Syndrome. One person attending the conference described it as inspiring and exhilarating. It was noted
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